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Rajesh Kumar Singh appointed as new Defense Secretary, ACC approves 18 transfers across ministries

Singh — Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry — will initially take charge as an Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Defense, before he takes over as Defense Secretary when the incumbent Secretary Giridhar Aramane ends his tenure on October 31 this year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 78th Independence Day

PM Modi urges swift justice for women, demands action against atrocities in Independence Day speech

PM Modi advocated for 'one nation, one election', addressed violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, and called for a secular civil code. Modi also promised 75,000 new medical seats, highlighted India's economic progress, and emphasized the need for reforms in criminal justice and women's safety.

Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital

Miscreants vandalize Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital amid midnight protests against rape-murder of woman doctor

The incident took place amid midnight protests by women seeking justice for the woman doctor who was found murdered after being raped at the hospital last week. Police has arrested nine accused persons and the investigation is ongoing, reports said.

Kolkata doc rape-murder: FORDA ends strike after meeting with Nadda; AIIMS, other doctors' groups remain firm

A delegation of FORDA, who met with Union Health Minister, said the decision to end the strike, effective from Aug 14 morning, was taken in the interest of the welfare of patients. However, the medics at the central government-run AIIMS, and other hospitals said that their stir would continue until a central law to curb attacks on medical personnel is implemented and a concrete solution found.

Supreme Court of India

SC settles contempt case with Ramdev and Patanjali; warns against further misleading ads

The Supreme Court's decision to close the contempt case against Ramdev and Balkrishna was based on their formal apology and commitment to halt misleading advertising practices. However, the court’s warnings and critiques underscored the gravity of the situation and the necessity for adherence to legal and ethical standards in advertising and public statements.

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SC caste sub-classification verdict: Adivasi-Dalit groups call for statewide strike in Kerala on Aug 21

In a joint statement signed by leaders of various Adivasi-Dalit organizations, it was alleged that the verdict aimed to divide the SC/ST list on a caste basis and introduce a 'creamy layer' within SC/ST categories. The primary demand is for Parliament to pass legislation overturning the Supreme Court verdict, according to the statement.

Kolkata woman doctor rape and murder

Kolkata police gets 7-day ultimatum to crack gruesome rape, murder of woman doctor amid nationwide outrage

Junior doctors, interns, and postgraduate trainees at government medical establishments across the West Bengal vowed to continue their agitation until the culprits are brought to justice & safety of on call doctors ensured in hospitals.

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